Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary

915 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911

schools.cvesd.org/schools/rice/

557 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lilian J. Rice Elementary School is a public school located in Chula Vista, California, operating as part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Serving students in grades K-6, the school is named after Lilian J. Rice, a prominent architect who played a significant role in shaping the historical aesthetic of the region. The campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills to prepare students for future success.

The school community focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous core instruction with social-emotional learning. By leveraging the resources of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, Rice Elementary promotes inclusivity and parent involvement, encouraging families to take an active role in their child's education. With a mission rooted in student achievement, the school aims to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a diverse and nurturing setting.

557

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	480
Black	11
Asian	16
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
480 (86.2 %)
White
36 (6.5 %)
Asian
16 (2.9 %)
Black
11 (2.0 %)
Two or More
11 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chula Vista Elementary
Phone:	(619)420-7071
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/rice/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	92
Grade 6	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	47.9%
Male	290	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)